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I think Arup likes to build them the other way 'round. because it adds stability?
ask him, he's unbelievably good at wheelbuilding.

But the right way 'round was good enough for Campagnolo... so it should be ok..

For people wanting a radial front, I can recommend the pictured hub.... and the rim.. and the spokes :)

If you wanna run radial, first only ever do it on the front. Second, get a forged hub, not machined. Third, less holes = better for radial. With 36h there is less metal between holes so it's easier for spokes to rip out of the flange. I'm planning to run radial on my front (on the bike I just posted) once I get the right hub :)

Nothing's wrong with half-radial on a dished rear though.. can't do on double fixed, but works fine on a Miche Primato.

This worked fine for me for about 6 months last year, and will again this summer:

Had to replace the CXP14 rim once though, since the wheel was run over by a cab.